The importance of culture in the Kingdom was reflected in the diversity of honours dished out during a recent Riyadh ceremony. From anime to archaeology, Saudi identity shone through.

In an interview with Al Majalla, the former US ambassador to Saudi Arabia discusses the implications of Israel's strike on Qatar and why he thinks Gulf states will continue to be solid US allies

For decades, Riyadh and Islamabad have been on the same page when it comes to defence and security, but their alliance has always been based on understandings. That is now evolving.

The Future Minerals Forum has become one of the world's most influential gatherings in the minerals sector, uniting stakeholders around the shared goal of building sustainable mineral supply chains

The Arab Gulf is stepping into a pivotal role in global energy markets—not just as a swing oil supplier, but as a gas powerhouse

In the second instalment of a two-part series, Al Majalla looks at how Saudi Arabia moved from a horizontal to a vertical development model, powered by an ambitious package of reforms

The first in a two-part series explains how the country capitalised on its black gold decades ago to expand its economy horizontally, a stunning success that paved the way for Vision 2030

To set up 153 Cultural Houses across the Kingdom by 2030, Saudi Arabia wants to foster creativity and dialogue in pursuit of its vision for a knowledge-based society.

The Kingdom wants to become a global logistics hub bridging three continents, so it is upgrading and expanding its ports on both the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf.

Once considered a niche pastime, electronic sports (eSports) is now a multibillion-dollar global industry, drawing millions of viewers and professional players. Competitive video gaming now fills…